Trusts

Income from Charitable Trusts and Grants is extremely valuable to us as it provides nearly 1/3 of our fundraising income. Each year we apply to around 45 grants bodies and philanthropic trusts for financial support. All these funds are directed to specific projects, salaries and services and are accompanied by a stringent accountability process.

Some of the Trusts that have supported Mercy Hospice Auckland in 2009 include:

ARA Charitable Trust for their recent and continued sponsorship of our hospice fundraising events
Ted & Mollie Carr Endowment Fund

Contributed directly to the care of patients

ASB Community Trust
Contributed to our operating and equipment costs
BP
Contributed towards petrol costs for volunteers
CR Stead Trust
Contributed towards petrol costs for our fleet of vehicles
The Four Winds Foundation
For funds to purchase stackable chairs
The Holzer Trust and Les Wood Masonic Trusts
Contributed to our operating costs
Community Post
Provided us with 1,000 free postage paid envelopes
The Maurice Paykel Charitable Trust
Contribution towards meals for patients in the inpatient unit for six months
The Mt Wellington Foundation
Funded the salaries of the two Mercy Hospice Auckland community nurses who work in the Mt Wellington, Glen Innes, Tamaki and Ellerslie areas
The New Zealand Community Trust
Contribution towards operating costs
New Zealand Lotteries
Contributed to our Volunteer Co-ordinator's salary and training costs
The Perry Foundation
Contributed towards our operating costs
The Portage Trust
Contributed towards our cleaning, laundry and medical supplies services for 3 months
Rotary Club of Newmarket
Funded a new TV for the hospice family lounge and an electric lift chair for an inpatient room
Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate
Contribution towards operating costs
The William & Lois Manchester Trust
Continued support of our services
Redwood Charitable Trust
Contribution towards operating costs

If you would like to find out more about how you can support Mercy Hospice Auckland through a Charitable Trust or Foundation please contact Sandy McGregor on 361-5966 or email sandy.mcgregor@mercyhospice.org.nz